7.01 Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: a) the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism or related professions and their associated industries; b) techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries; and c) the foundation of the profession in history, science and philosophy. Course Completed: PRT 3100 Foundations of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism- Introduction to the study of parks, recreation, and tourism. Special attention to the study of public, nonprofit, and for-profit agencies that provide park, recreation, and tourism services. Also includes investigation of history, conceptual foundations, and career opportunities in parks, recreation, and tourism.
7.02 Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity. Course Completed: PRT 3310 Leisure Behavior and Human Diversity- This course explores leisure and recreation behavior and the social and psychological impact across a wide variety of dominant and non-dominant populations including: ethnicity, ability, gender, age, religion and nationality. This course fulfills the University diversity requirement.
7.03 Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions. Course Completed: PRT 3207 Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management- Systematic approach to management in the hospitality industry. Students analyze contemporary issues and practices, and trends that transform the way employees in the hospitality industry are managed.
7.04 Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate, through a comprehensive internship of not less than 400 clock hours and no fewer than 10 weeks, the potential to succeed as professionals at supervisory or higher levels in park, recreation, tourism, or related organizations. Course to be completed Summer 2017